JUANITA'S CONGEALED FRUIT SALAD

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This is perfect for any kind of party; even childrens' parties, formal or casual. Change the fruit and type of nuts to suit the occasion. 1 family sized package of Jello, any flavor you like, prepare the jello using a matching fruit and juice for the water, and the "speed set" recipe on the box but DO NOT PUT IN FRIDGE! SUGGESTIONS * Orange Jello with Canned Mandarin Orange slices * strawberry Jello with frozen strawberries * lime jello with canned pears and marichino cherries * cherry jello with a good fruit thingytail * raspberry jello with frozen raspberries * blue jello with canned black berries or blueberries The 2 hours' cook time listed is mainly to allow the mold to set.

Provided by Pagan

Categories     Gelatin

Time 2h6m

Yield 1 Jello Mold, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (6 ounce) packet Jello gelatin, prepared using speed set according to the recipe on the box (BUT DO NOT REFRIDGERATE TO SET!)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese (room temperature)
1 (16 ounce) container Cool Whip (store brand is fine)
1 (15 ounce) can fruit cocktail in heavy syrup, well drained,set aside the juice (contrasting fruit, but flavor enriching)
2 tablespoons refined white sugar
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
1 cup finely chopped pecans (any nut will do fine, use your imagination)

Steps:

  • Prepare jello using speed set according to the recipe on the box BUT DO NOT REFRIGERATE TO SET!
  • Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, fruit and nuts.
  • Add Jello mixture.
  • Fold in Cool Whip and pour into any shape mold and refrigerate to set.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 490.8, Fat 34.7, SaturatedFat 19.5, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 211.6, Carbohydrate 43, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 39.4, Protein 5.9

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